Cardiff Elementary vs Loma Prieta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 622 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students
Loma Prieta Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | Loma Prieta Elementary Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 5,693 | #358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6068 of 50,301 | #5857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 78.5).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Loma Prieta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 13.5%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardiff Elementary better than Loma Prieta Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardiff Elementary and Loma Prieta Elementary?
About 622 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff Elementary: 259. Loma Prieta Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff Elementary and Loma Prieta Elementary rank in California?
Cardiff Elementary is 376th of 5,693 and Loma Prieta Elementary is 358th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).